BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Private Detectives and Investigators in Kentucky earn between $37,340 and $70,150, with a mean of $51,130. The national average for this role is $59,697.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $51,130 |
| National Average | $59,697 |
| District of Columbia | $88,260 |
| Oregon | $74,690 |
| Washington | $71,020 |
| Massachusetts | $70,110 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Kentucky. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.